Anyone trying VBAC with back up csection plan

So I saw my consultant today at 27 weeks. I had a awful first labour which ended in EMCS. This time I thought I'd want to opt for a planned c section but she was sooo good today that I felt in good anough hands to maybe try for a vbac.
She told me I don't need to decide yet and she'd see me at 36 weeks when I would tell her what I want and discuss any worries.
I just wondered if anyone is planning on a vbac with a back up plan of a c section.
What I don't want is to be left in labour for hours and hours but I am willing to try and see how things progress with maybe an agreement of a c section if things start to go wrong or not progress.

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Hey I’m undecided what to do as my labour last time ended in emcs and I just can’t go through that again. But I was told at my first appointment that they won’t let you push for longer than 60 minutes if you’ve had a previous section. I have an appointment at 36 weeks to discuss my labour plan so have a while to decide yet. It’s such a Difficult decision isn’t it x

Hey I’m undecided what to do as my labour last time ended in emcs and I jus...

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Hey I’m undecided what to do as my labour last time ended in emcs and I just can’t go through that again. But I was told at my first appointment that they won’t let you push for longer than 60 minutes if you’ve had a previous section. I have an appointment at 36 weeks to discuss my labour plan so have a while to decide yet. It’s such a Difficult decision isn’t it x

Hey, they do what is called a trial of Labour, once you are at 3cms there is a specific amount of time they will leave you to progress, obviously they'll need to keep checking your dilation every now and then to ensure it's happening. They did this for me with my 2nd baby. They don't tell you how much time because you end up worrying about it but I arrived at hospital 3cms at 6pm, midwife said baby will be here by midnight, 7.30pm baby born weighing 8lb 6oz couldn't have hoped for a more positive Labour! I had constant monitoring with long leads so I could move about and I stayed as upright as possible, I had never laboured before as my placenta abrupted at 36 weeks so I was terrified it would happen again! Hope that helps xx

Hi OP, we're trying for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) but just as apprehensively as you. If the labour ward is slow and you request a c-section they will consider it. The only time you'd be bumped off the list is if someone else other than yourself is in a greater need of an emcs.

The way I see it, you have a good chance of a successful vaginal birth but if it does end up in an emcs, at least baby was ready to be born anyway and wasn't delivered prematurely (despite 'full-term). There has to be some benefit to that 😊. It's easy to remember the downsides to emcs (especially after a tough labour) but it has helped me to think of the potential positives.

Hey, they do what is called a trial of Labour, once you are at 3cms there is ...

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Hey, they do what is called a trial of Labour, once you are at 3cms there is a specific amount of time they will leave you to progress, obviously they'll need to keep checking your dilation every now and then to ensure it's happening. They did this for me with my 2nd baby. They don't tell you how much time because you end up worrying about it but I arrived at hospital 3cms at 6pm, midwife said baby will be here by midnight, 7.30pm baby born weighing 8lb 6oz couldn't have hoped for a more positive Labour! I had constant monitoring with long leads so I could move about and I stayed as upright as possible, I had never laboured before as my placenta abrupted at 36 weeks so I was terrified it would happen again! Hope that helps xx

Hi OP, we're trying for a VBAC but just as apprehensively as you. If th...

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12/10/2017

Hi OP, we're trying for a VBAC but just as apprehensively as you. If the labour ward is slow and you request a c-section they will consider it. The only time you'd be bumped off the list is if someone else other than yourself is in a greater need of an emcs.

The way I see it, you have a good chance of a successful vaginal birth but if it does end up in an emcs, at least baby was ready to be born anyway and wasn't delivered prematurely (despite 'full-term). There has to be some benefit to that 😊. It's easy to remember the downsides to emcs (especially after a tough labour) but it has helped me to think of the potential positives.

Whatever you decide, wish you the best outcome OP. X

I'm definately swaying more towards vbac (this is the first time I've felt like this) There's a lot to consider but I feel if there's a secure plan in place then I'll be happy to try. I was never induced last time so no reason to think I would need to be but if I needed induction I would definately rather a c section. Maybe they would book me in at 41 weeks just in case??

Yes I’m doing this. Will book a section in at 36 weeks but plan on Vbac. Th...

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12/10/2017

Yes I’m doing this. Will book a section in at 36 weeks but plan on Vbac. That’s if I get that far.... first arrived at 37 weeks. She did say if baby came early I could still choose x

Could you explain a little... think I'm being a bit thick. Are you planning on vbac but if he or she isn't here by a certain date then you'll have a section booked? What gestation are you willing to go upto?

I wouldn't want any type of induction. Last time I had a sweep and they broke my waters whilst in labour. I think they both had a part to play in an horrific labour! X

I'm definately swaying more towards vbac (this is the first time I've...

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12/10/2017

I'm definately swaying more towards vbac (this is the first time I've felt like this) There's a lot to consider but I feel if there's a secure plan in place then I'll be happy to try. I was never induced last time so no reason to think I would need to be but if I needed induction I would definately rather a c section. Maybe they would book me in at 41 weeks just in case??

I think they prefer c-section over induction anyway because of rupture risk! But it sounds you have got a lovely consultant who can make a detailed plan with you. 😊 I see mine end of November so am I little frustrated but I've decided to just let go, know that even attempting VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) is a brave thing and the rest will just happen. Right? 😁

I'm definately swaying more towards vbac (this is the first time I've...

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12/10/2017

I'm definately swaying more towards vbac (this is the first time I've felt like this) There's a lot to consider but I feel if there's a secure plan in place then I'll be happy to try. I was never induced last time so no reason to think I would need to be but if I needed induction I would definately rather a c section. Maybe they would book me in at 41 weeks just in case??

They wanted to book me in for 10 days over, I told them not to bother as I wouldn't be there as I was adamant VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) was the best option. I think 10 days is about average though. Stay active and mobile, listen to your body and breathe, you'll do great! Xxx

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